Allergies aren’t just something that affects humans – a lot of pets experience them too. “One of the most prevalent allergies in dogs and cats is flea allergy dermatitis, where the animals are allergic to the saliva of fleas, which they are exposed to while the flea bites,” celebrity vet Dr Lisa Chimes reveals.
Pets can also experience food allergies, as well as skin reactions to plants. “Dogs and cats can also be allergic to substances in the environment, such as grass, pollens, mould and dustmites, which typically presents as atopic dermatitis, which is similar to eczema in people.”
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS?
Dr Lisa says common signs include skin symptoms such as itching, licking, chewing, redness, hair loss, scabbing, oozing and ear infections. “Respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, coughing,…
